Category Manager / Procurement and Supply Chain Specialist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive + Benefits |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | AWD online |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | AWDO-P13506 |
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Category Manager with demonstrable Category Management experience across the S2C model, knowledge and experience of procurement, supply chain and commercial processes and good analytical skills is required for a well-established company based in Plymouth, Devon, South West England.
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits
LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West England (PL1)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Category Manager with demonstrable Category Management experience across the S2C model, knowledge and experience of procurement, supply chain and commercial processes and good analytical skills.
The role of Category Manager will encompass:
• Managing the total cost of direct or indirect commodity groups for supplier spend in the range of c.£30 - 50m
• Creating and executing category strategies in line with business needs
• Creating, executing and delivering sourcing, contracting and supplier management activities to deliver value and reduce risk
• Working collaboratively with all company functions and suppliers
• Conducting all activities in line with company policies, processes and values
As the Category Manager you will lead and deliver sustainable value for defined categories of spend against self-generated plans that are recommended to and agreed with the business.
APPLY TODAY
If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties and responsibilities as the Category Manager will include:
Source to Contract (S2C)
Category Management
• Proactively builds category knowledge, expertise and insight
• Creates and executes category strategies agreed with the business and NPD
• Identifies, delivers and manages sustainable value (hard and soft benefit)
Sourcing
• Creates and delivers RFx activity in line with category strategy and value plans
• Negotiates with suppliers for best RFx outcome
Contracting
• Creates, negotiates and recommends supplier contracts to deliver category value
• Manages the contract lifecycle including deliverables and dispute resolution
Supplier Management
• Builds and develops strong business relationships based on supplier segmentation
• Proactively identifies and mitigates supply chain risk to maintain business continuity
• Assures suppliers operate within PYL code of conduct and performance needs
Requisition to Pay(R2P)
Planning
• Proactively reviews demand and supply requirements with and takes action with purchasing to maintain supply and deliver benefit
Transaction
• Understands and integrates the optimised transactional solutions required by Purchasing into category strategies and supplier management
Delivery
• Owns and delivers resolution for order book management escalations and master data management
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Technical
• Extensive demonstrated Category Management experience and performance across the S2C model preferably in a Manufacturing or Engineering Services industry
• Business / Engineering qualification or demonstrated Knowledge - CIPS
• Experience and application of continuous improvement methodologies
Business
• Knowledge and experience of procurement, supply chain and commercial processes
• Understanding / management of budgets and finance in a manufacturing environment
• Performance and data driven with good analytical skills
Systems
• Systems knowledge / use of ERP, S2P solutions
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word)
Behavioural
• A great attitude. Talks with data. Thinks outcomes
• The ability to lead, collaborate and communicate at all levels
• Demonstrated stakeholder and change management competency
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13506
Full-Time, Permanent Purchasing and Supply Chain Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Plymouth, Devon, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits
LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West England (PL1)
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Category Manager with demonstrable Category Management experience across the S2C model, knowledge and experience of procurement, supply chain and commercial processes and good analytical skills.
The role of Category Manager will encompass:
• Managing the total cost of direct or indirect commodity groups for supplier spend in the range of c.£30 - 50m
• Creating and executing category strategies in line with business needs
• Creating, executing and delivering sourcing, contracting and supplier management activities to deliver value and reduce risk
• Working collaboratively with all company functions and suppliers
• Conducting all activities in line with company policies, processes and values
As the Category Manager you will lead and deliver sustainable value for defined categories of spend against self-generated plans that are recommended to and agreed with the business.
APPLY TODAY
If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.
DUTIES
Your duties and responsibilities as the Category Manager will include:
Source to Contract (S2C)
Category Management
• Proactively builds category knowledge, expertise and insight
• Creates and executes category strategies agreed with the business and NPD
• Identifies, delivers and manages sustainable value (hard and soft benefit)
Sourcing
• Creates and delivers RFx activity in line with category strategy and value plans
• Negotiates with suppliers for best RFx outcome
Contracting
• Creates, negotiates and recommends supplier contracts to deliver category value
• Manages the contract lifecycle including deliverables and dispute resolution
Supplier Management
• Builds and develops strong business relationships based on supplier segmentation
• Proactively identifies and mitigates supply chain risk to maintain business continuity
• Assures suppliers operate within PYL code of conduct and performance needs
Requisition to Pay(R2P)
Planning
• Proactively reviews demand and supply requirements with and takes action with purchasing to maintain supply and deliver benefit
Transaction
• Understands and integrates the optimised transactional solutions required by Purchasing into category strategies and supplier management
Delivery
• Owns and delivers resolution for order book management escalations and master data management
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Technical
• Extensive demonstrated Category Management experience and performance across the S2C model preferably in a Manufacturing or Engineering Services industry
• Business / Engineering qualification or demonstrated Knowledge - CIPS
• Experience and application of continuous improvement methodologies
Business
• Knowledge and experience of procurement, supply chain and commercial processes
• Understanding / management of budgets and finance in a manufacturing environment
• Performance and data driven with good analytical skills
Systems
• Systems knowledge / use of ERP, S2P solutions
• Computer literate in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word)
Behavioural
• A great attitude. Talks with data. Thinks outcomes
• The ability to lead, collaborate and communicate at all levels
• Demonstrated stakeholder and change management competency
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.
JOB REF: AWDO-P13506
Full-Time, Permanent Purchasing and Supply Chain Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Plymouth, Devon, South West England. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online.
AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency.
awd online | http://www.awdo.co.uk
AWD-IN-SPJ